Wednesday, April 28, 2010

3. What was the last movie you saw in the cinema? no idea, it's been awhile

4.What is your name? Mama

5.What is your favorite TV show? We don't have a TV

6.What do you usually have for breakfast? Coffee :)

7.What is your middle name? Michelle

8.What food do you dislike? mushrooms and olives

9.What is your favorite CD at the moment? The CD the kids bought me for my birthday, but can't remember the name. I'd go look but they took it to the store today to listen to it, so I'll have to get back to you on this one.

10.What characteristic do you despise? Lying

11.Favorite clothing? Pajamas :)

12.Anywhere in the world on vacation? Holland

13.Are you organized? I am organized BUT with kids it doesn't always stay that way!

14.Where would you retire to? We'd like to retire and have an RV, that way we can visit and stay with our children where ever they live!

15.What was your most recent memorable birthday? My last birthday.

16.What are you going to do when you finish? Grocery shop at Sam's

17.What is your birthstone? Aquamarine

18.Person you expect to publish this first? nobody...heehee

19.When is your birthday?March

20. Are you a morning person or a night person? Well this one is hard. I've never been a morning person, but Arthur is so I have had to adapt to rising early. There was a time when I was a bit younger that I would stay up late, because I was more of a night person. Staying up late made it hard to rise early and me a kind wife and mama. Now I just can't do late nights, because I rise early:)

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Our oldest girls went with Arthur to Callaway Gardens, for the Father and Daughter Retreat with Vision Forum. The boys and I were left at home for 3 days, so we filled our week end full. In This Post I told about the boys and I working on a project. Here are a few pictures of the Easter project/craft the boys made. All the boys had a part from designing, drawing, coloring, cutting, and taping. They really enjoyed putting this together as a surprise for the girls and their dad.

Palm Sunday...

Crucifixion....

Resurrection....

Ascension....

And He led them out as far as Bethany, and He lifted up His hands and blessed them. Now it came to pass , while He blessed them, that He was parted from them and carried up into heaven. And they worshiped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joyLuke 24: 50-52

Sunday, April 11, 2010

Ruth Ella has learned a lot of new thing this past month.She learned to sit up,and she finally learned to roll over from her back to her tummy.Ruth Ella has been doing a lot of babbling,and now she has perfected theword/sound Da-Da.....and yes it melts Arthur's heart!

Ruth Ella is now eating fruits and veggies.Peas are her favorite, as you can see them smearedon her face while wearing a big smile!

Ruth Ella is The Perfect 10!(being the 10th child)

Our sweet friends Tom and Sandra Rowlandhad this bib made for Miss Ruth Ella when she was born, and we think it's very fitting!!!

Though our children never had the chance to meettheir Grandmaface to face, they know from all thestories they have heard abouther she was one in a million.She loved the Lord and her familybeyond measure, she was a woman of great faith,she enjoyed sharing God's Word with others,lead many to the Lord,she was a nurse with a servants heart,a prayer warrior, loved to laugh and gather for fellowships,and now she is with our Lord

Our children love her very much,and know one day they will see her in heaven!

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

A giant cupcakeandbanana pudding(Elizabeth's favorite)were dessert for her birthday.

Elizabeth's birthday theme was baking,one of her favorite hobbies.

The boys helped with the decorations,and each one designed a giant cupcake to hang.

Elizabeth and Ruth Ella

Rebekah made Ruth Ella a cupcake skirtto go with the birthday theme.She was like a little of the decoration:)

Rebekah also made Elizabeth a cupcake apron.

Sisters...best of friends!

18 candles...WOW!

Elizabeth's birthday seemed to go by so fast, very much like the past 18 years.Not sure how it happened but it truly passedin the blink of an eye.Arthur and I have so enjoyed the first 18 years watching Elizabeth grow into a lady.We look forward to the years ahead into adult life,and pray that she will continue to become like the Proverbs 31 woman.

We love youELIZABETH

Wesley's 3rd Birthday

We started Wesley's birthday off with atrip down to the Tennessee Aquarium.

March 7thWesley turned3!

We came back home to aCowboy party!

For a city boy Wesley is all aboutcows and horses!Wesley has so much energyhe needsto be set free to run on a farm.....not sure how long a farm could handle Wesley;)

The proud "Cowboy"with his cake and presents.

Wesley's birthday menu

Elizabeth's homemade pizza,raw carrots and celery, with ranch dip,andgrapes(or as Wesley refers to them candy balls)

A lassoing cowboytops the cake with3 boot candles

Wesley couldn't wait to get the cowboy off the top of the cake for a little playtimewith his barn.

Wesley's 3rd birthdaywas a very full day, we had a great day celebrating Cowboy Wesley!

Sunday, April 4, 2010

Our family spent Easter outside in God's beauty. This is a view of Parksville Lake, in Benton Tennessee.

Today was so clear and the view was amazing.

This is one of the sites we took in as we were going to Chilhowee, located in the Tennessee National Forest.

James took this picture...thanks James!

What a glorious day to celebrate The Risen Savior!

We had a picnic lunch.

The boys enjoyed skipping stones in the lake.

We had very warm weather here today, it was in the 80's.

After lunch and stone skipping we decided to set out for Benton Falls.

This was half walk/half hike.

Jonathan was slow moving on the hike to the falls and even slower on the walk back. I must admit the walk to the falls seemed to be a lot easier than the walk back ;) He did a good job, it was a lot of walking on uneven ground.

Ruth Ella slept the whole way to the falls. I'm not sure how because she wasn't in her sling the right way but she enjoyed her nap.

Then there was Wesley who had a free ride 80% of the way there on Rebekah. On the hike/walk back Madison and Rebekah split the time carrying Wesley. He truly had it made!

Benton Falls was well worth the hike!

The kids enjoyed the cool clear water.

Ruth Ella after her nap watching and listening to the falls.

The rocks were slippery and we ended up with a few scratches. I was very surprised none of the kids fell in.

Even without a picnic, sunshine, warm weather, the falls, and family time this would have been an outstanding day. For we serve a "Risen Savior" and we praise Him for His mercy and grace! May we have this mindset 365 days a year, thank you Jesus for taking my sins!

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My name is Laura, I'm wife to Arthur, I have 12 kiddos who call me Mama, we own small business, and most importantly I'm a born again Christain....the list could go on :) In life I have found that we are ALL walking a journey, and like any journey none are the same. This blog is my home on the web where I can share my journey past and present. Life is so full and never dull, I'm seeking to soak in each moment of the day....as the journey of life is a gift from the Lord.